Description
These Lemon Basil Salmon Rolls are a fresh and flavorful appetizer featuring tender cooked salmon, zesty lemon, and aromatic basil wrapped in soft tortillas. Perfectly creamy with a hint of garlic and a crisp bite of baby spinach, they make an elegant yet easy-to-make party treat or light lunch option.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Mixture
- 1 pound cooked salmon, flaked
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Wraps
- 4 large flour tortillas or lavash wraps
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, finely chopped basil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate the salmon: Gently fold the flaked cooked salmon into the cream cheese mixture until it’s evenly coated, being careful not to break up the salmon too much.
- Assemble the rolls: Lay each tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread the salmon mixture evenly over the tortillas, covering the entire surface.
- Add baby spinach: Distribute baby spinach leaves evenly on top of the salmon mixture to add a fresh, crisp texture.
- Roll and slice: Tightly roll each tortilla into a log shape. Using a sharp knife, slice the rolls into 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces to create pinwheel-style rolls.
- Chill and serve: Arrange the rolls on a serving platter and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to allow them to hold their shape and flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Use smoked salmon instead of cooked salmon for a more intense, smoky flavor.
- These rolls are excellent as appetizers, party snacks, or light lunches.
- Serve with a simple side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook, Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
